President Ruto appoints Equity Bank boss James Mwangi as first virtual university chancellor

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Dr James Mwangi, Equity Group CEO gives a speech at Konza Technopolis on August 3, 2023, where President William Ruto toured and issued an award of Charter to the Open University of Kenya. PHOTO | BILLY OGADA | NMG

President William Ruto has appointed Equity Bank boss James Mwangi as the inaugural chancellor of Kenya's fully-fledged virtual university, the Open University of Kenya (OUK).

The appointment comes just days after Dr Mwangi’s term as the chancellor of Meru University lapsed on July 20, having served in the position for two five-year terms.

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